If you don't want to play the game, step out of the arena

On the days I don't work at the boutique, I get a lot accomplished. It doesn't feel like a non- work day because I work my tail off- just a non-work day at the boutique. These are the days I usually get my laundry and grocery shopping done. They are also the days my house looks the cleanest.

My home teachers stopped by for a bit and chatted with me. I think Kyle and Max are great guys. At this point, it was only a half an hour before my date with Jeff and I had no idea what to wear. I asked them and Kyle responded with a smile and said, "Act like the Bishop is there with you." Thanks Kyle for making my clothing decision 10x harder. What I mean is that of course I'm going to go out dressed modestly- anything less would seem superficial and tacky and yes, desperate. But to add another person like the Bishop to my date jumbled things in my head even if it was a silly comment. But like I said, I am a silly girl sometimes and I realize I am being silly about something so small like what to wear. I find it interesting that I was nervous for this particular occasion...

So I did what any responsible girl would do at this moment and I called my bgff Lauren. She thought it was funny I was nervous too. Somehow talking to her always puts me at ease. Maybe I should now tell you what I wore since I've made such a big deal about it in this post? I went ballerina style and wore mustard yellow flats which lace up the ankle like a boot. Then I wore light gray leggings with a black wool short skirt with big black buttons down the front and a light and dark gray floral 3/4 inch sleeved cotton top.

Jeff picked me up and we drove a few blocks to Pagoda, a sushi restaurant. You can never go wrong taking me out for sushi rolls! I don't know what it is but conversation flows with Jeff. Maybe it's because we don't know a lot about each other? Whatever it is, I had a fun time talking with him and eating great food. I think I've posted enough silliness on this post, so off I go!

Amy xoxo

"I Gave You All"

by Mumford & Sons

Rip the earth in two with your mind
Seal the urge which ensues with brass wires
I never meant you any harm
But your tears feel warm as they fall on my forearm

But close my eyes for a while
Force from the world a patient smile

How can you say that your truth is better than ours?
Shoulder to shoulder, now brother, we carry no arms
The blind man sleeps in the doorway, his home
If only I had an enemy bigger than my apathy I could have won

But I gave you all

Close my eyes for a while
Force from the world a patient smile

But I gave you all

But you rip it from my hands
And you swear it's all gone
And you rip out all I have
Just to say that you've won

Well now you've won